At Hancock Church, we amplify the voice of progressive faith as we speak to contemporary issues. We read scripture seriously but not literally. Through God’s love, we are transformed. Thus encouraged, we train leaders to carry this work into the world.
Hancock ChurchChanging the World ThroughLove, Compassion, and Courage
Sunday Worship at 10:00am, In-Person and Online
Wednesday Noontime Concerts March 20 at Noon
Monday Night Small Group
The Gospel of Mark Amy-Jill Levine 7:00 PM via Zoom
PALM SUNDAY
March 24 at 10:00 AM
MAUNDY THURSDAY
March 28 at 6:00 PM Dining Room
GOOD FRIDAY
March 29 at 7:00 PM Chapel
EASTER March 31
Sunrise Service at 6:15 AM Easter Service at 10:00 AM Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 AM
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Worship @the Well Worship at the Well meets in the chapel at 5:00 PM. Join ...
Worship @the Well
Worship at the Well meets in the chapel at 5:00 PM. Join in for a personal and powerful evening service with a focus on community and connection.Monday Morning Prayer Zoom Join Pastor David on Zoom each Monday morning of Lent from ...
Monday Morning Prayer Zoom
Join Pastor David on Zoom each Monday morning of Lent from 7:30-7:45am for a time of prayer and centering before the week begins. You are welcome to join with camera and microphone on or off as David shares prayer and a short devotional to start the work week well. This class will meet Monday mornings from 7:30 - 7:45am, Feb. 19 - Mar. 25. Please contact Office@HancockChurch.org to connect with this class.Monday Night Small Group Zoom Barbara and David lead a small group Bible study on ...
Monday Night Small Group Zoom
Barbara and David lead a small group Bible study on the Gospel of Mark using short video teachings from Amy-Jill Levine. Levine is a Jewish scholar of the New Testament, and brings a new and fresh understanding to this book of the Bible. You do not need to be at each meeting. Drop-in when you are able! This class will meet Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00pm, Feb. 19 - Mar. 25. Email Office@HancockChurch.org to connect with this class.Pastor's Class Bible Study Every Wednesday, Pastor’s Class reads and discusses the scripture passage for ...
Pastor's Class Bible Study
Every Wednesday, Pastor’s Class reads and discusses the scripture passage for the following Sunday. It is led by the week’s preacher and there’s no homework or extra reading required! Pastor's Class is held weekly on Wednesdays from 1-2:00pm via Zoom. Contact Office@HancockChurch.org for the meeting link or more details.Free Wednesday Noontime Concerts Free noontime classical concerts are back for the season of lent ...
Free Wednesday Noontime Concerts
Free noontime classical concerts are back for the season of lent at Hancock Church 1912 Mass. Ave. in Lexington. The concerts will take place at noon each Wednesday from February 21 - March 27 in the sanctuary of the church. The series will feature a variety of music including solo organ, early music, chamber music, and solo piano. Performers include organist Ian Watson, the Joyful Noyse Early Music ensemble, pianist Shi Chen, and performers from the Handel and Haydn Society. Ian Watson is the new organist at the church, and serves as the Associate Conductor of the Handel And Haydn Society and is the Director of the Connecticut Early Music Festival. Each show is free, about 30 minutes long, informal, and open to all. The church is handicap accessible and hearing assist devices are available. Free parking is available in the rear of the church and on the street. For more information, visit www.hancockchurch.org or call (781) 862-4220. MAR 20 Ian Watson, organ MAR 27 Shi Chen, pianoMaundy Thursday Gather in community for this informal, spiritual service with a shared meal in ...
Maundy Thursday
Gather in community for this informal, spiritual service with a shared meal in the Dining Room. The River Rock Band plays acoustic folk music. Thursday, March 28 in the Dining Room at 6:00 PM.Good Friday Embrace the profound solemnity of Good Friday in a deeply contemplative service in ...
Good Friday
Embrace the profound solemnity of Good Friday in a deeply contemplative service in the chapel with renaissance motets sung by a chamber choir. Friday, March 29 at 7:00 PM. A pre-recorded version of this service will also be available at Youtube.com/HancockChurch.Easter! On Easter Day, experience the sun rise during an outdoor Easter Sunrise Service at ...
Easter!
On Easter Day, experience the sun rise during an outdoor Easter Sunrise Service at the Old Belfry at 6:15am. At 10:00am is a joyful Traditional Easter Service in the sanctuary with music by a vibrant ensemble of choir, brass, organ and percussion. Hear music by Vaughan Williams, Handel, and world premiere by our Director of Music Mark Morgan! Stay for a special coffee hour and exciting Easter Egg Hunt for the kids at 11:00am!Worship at the Well Easter Celebration! The River Rock Band is rolling away the stone ...
Worship at the Well Easter Celebration!
The River Rock Band is rolling away the stone with a dynamic Rock ‘n’ Roll evening service! Celebrate the Easter season at Worship at the Well on Sunday, April 7 at 5:00 PM in Clark Hall.Potter Library Committee To Host Open House & Book Donation Day Join us on Sunday, April ...
Potter Library Committee To Host Open House & Book Donation Day
- Be unmarked, in good condition and published within the past five years, with certain exceptions.
- Focus on current collection categories, exploring Belief Systems (Christianity, Other Religions), Care of Self and Others, Social Justice, Spiritual Practices, and Hancock Church.
Harmony on the Green Presents: Vance Gilbert “If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a ...
Harmony on the Green Presents: Vance Gilbert
“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert,” says Richmond Magazine. Vance’s new album, “The Mother Of Trouble,” features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on background vocals, Juno award recipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit song co-writer Joey Landreth on guitars, and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh. Thirty years into his career, the songwriter’s influence can be felt all over the contemporary Folk and Americana realm as he has helped pave the way for many of the BIPOC artists who have followed. Please visit the link to purchase tickets: https://hancockchurch.breezechms.com/form/1755091575843047185257A Joyful Noyse Concert A Joyful Noyse performs Forgotten Treasures: Opera arias from 18th Century Hamburg featuring ...
A Joyful Noyse Concert
A Joyful Noyse performs Forgotten Treasures: Opera arias from 18th Century Hamburg featuring Handel, Telemann, Keiser, and more. Performed on period instruments by A Joyful Noyse at Hancock Church. $15 suggested donation at the door.
Covenant of Welcome
We welcome all who seek to know God. We believe that, although we are many members, we are one body in Christ. We have been called as well as challenged by God to respect and reconcile our differences. We recognize and love each individual as a child of God. We welcome, respect, support, and lovingly encourage people of every race, ethnicity, creed, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical and mental ability to join us on our journey of faith.
This faith journey indeed calls Hancock Members not to be silent in the face of prejudice, injustice, and exclusion, but to express our faith, in word and deed, for justice and inclusiveness for all humanity. As Paul wrote to the Galatians, “In Christ there is no longer Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one…”
Most importantly, our Covenant of Welcome makes clear that all are welcome, just as they are. You don’t have to change who you are or what you believe in order to join us, but you should expect that what you experience in our community will transform you.
God can work through you just as easily as through any one of us, and so community is at the heart of all we are and do. Welcome to Hancock Church on the Battle Green in Lexington Center! To learn more about Hancock, please read our Get To Know Us page.
Our Vision
Inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus, we are changing the world through love, compassion, and courage.
Our Mission
In the revolutionary spirit of our Christian faith, we invite you to join us as we:
Our Highlights
We work, play, worship, stand up, speak out, laugh and rejoice with each other.